Richard N. Dixon

Richard N. Dixon
Richard N. Dixon
22nd Treasurer of Maryland
	In office; 1996–2002
Governor	Parris Glendening
Preceded by	Lucille Mauer
Succeeded by	Nancy K. Kopp
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
	In office; 1983-1996
Personal details
Born	April 17, 1938; Westminster, Maryland, U.S.
Died	June 7, 2012 (aged 74); Baltimore, Maryland
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	Morgan State University, 1960;
Profession	stock broker, Politician

Richard N. Dixon ((1938-04-17)April 17, 1938 – June 7, 2012) was the first African American Treasurer of Maryland. Previously, he was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Carroll County, Maryland, from 1983 to 1996.

Background[edit]

Richard Dixon was one of six children of Thomas and Mamie Dixon. His father earned a living as a custodian but insisted that his children go to college.^[1]

Education[edit]

Dixon attended the Robert Moton School, in Westminster, Maryland, the only school in the county which black children could attend. He then attended college at Morgan State College in Baltimore, Maryland, earning a Bachelor of Science degree. After Morgan, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, entering as a private and leaving with the rank of captain. Dixon then returned to Morgan and earned his M.B.A.^[2]

References[edit]

^ "Obituary: Richard N. Dixon, former Maryland treasurer - Baltimore Sun". Articles.baltimoresun.com. 2012-06-10. Retrieved 2013-01-12.
^ "Richard N. Dixon, Maryland State Treasurer". Msa.maryland.gov. Retrieved 2013-01-12.

Political offices
Preceded by Lucille Maurer	Treasurer of Maryland 1996–2002	Succeeded by Nancy K. Kopp

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[1] "Obituary: Richard N. Dixon, former Maryland treasurer - Baltimore Sun". Articles.baltimoresun.com. 2012-06-10. Retrieved 2013-01-12.

[2] "Richard N. Dixon, Maryland State Treasurer". Msa.maryland.gov. Retrieved 2013-01-12.

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